This event is part of OLLI’s commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. The Loyalist explores the split between colonists who were committed to the cause of independence and those who remained loyal to the British crown. Recently freed from slavery, Mum Bett wonders if the words of the Declaration of Independence (“all men are created equal”) apply to her. With humor and nuance, the plays thrust us into the shoes of these 18th century characters as they struggle to create our democratic experiment.

Performance is in-person only and will not be recorded.

Mum Bett’s Minute:
After winning her 1781 freedom suit, Mum Bett takes charge of her life.

The Loyalist:
Flora MacDonald, the Scottish heroine who helped save Bonnie Prince Charlie from the British, has migrated to North Carolina. Will she join the Revolutionary cause?

Cast: Kim Wafer, Robin Nardi, Mike Pepino, Peter Podol, Alice Roth, Amanda Schenker, Lisken Van Pelt Dus, Neil Berman.

Stage Manager: Alice Roth

Music: Brian Hailes.

Panelists: Katherine Kidd, Leyn Burrows, Michael Forbes Wilcox

REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED, BUT APPRECIATED! Use this link: https://berkshireolli.org/event-6367872